spirits 1 of 2

plural of spirit

spirits

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spirit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
Noun
  • Another must: Make the 30-mile drive out to Poplar Haus, a rustic restaurant, lodge, and craft liquor store off the scenic Gunflint Trail. Where to stay Book now: Agua Norte A five-minute drive from town, Agua Norte‘s two cabins and a loft overlook Lake Superior.
    Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Starting in February, bars and liquor stores in Canada removed bourbon and other U.S.-made spirits and wines from their shelves to protest President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and his unwelcome suggestion that our northern neighbors become the 51st U.S. state.
    Michael Collins, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can dehydrate you.
    Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 24 July 2025
  • Ozzy Osbourne shared 3 children with first wife Thelma Riley The father of six children over two marriages, Osbourne has been vocal about how rigorous touring and alcohol use affected his family life.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Ozzy does his thing, making the music, playing the music, and staying off drugs and booze; Sharon does hers, managing Ozzy’s career, managing Ozzy, making the business decisions, counting the money, looking after Ozzfest, looking after Ozzy.
    Erik Hedegaard, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
  • He’s turned to booze and solitude and his work to distract himself from the pain and grief of that loss.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • The coffee shops offer a variety of atmospheres and specialty drinks.
    Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
  • Their go-to picks include easy handheld items like mandarins, veggie chips, yogurt drinks, Babybel cheese and string cheese snacks that travel well between sports, dance and days at the pool.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 July 2025
Verb
  • The scene captures the essence of a property that opened with grand ambitions but now finds itself on the selling block.
    Jackie Snow, Quartz, 15 Mar. 2025
  • But when Lynch’s camera captures them in the vehicle’s back seat, the wholesome mood suddenly shifts.
    Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Suppose your palate for rum wants to travel across the islands.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
  • The extensive cocktail list is filled with Miami vices such as rum and mezcal.
    Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • That results in a total production of approximately 255 million bottles from the 34,000-hectare region.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
  • Williams posted a fuzzy photo of a bottle of Mirtazapine on Instagram before the song premiered, hinting at its thematic tone.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • The wine features aromas of citrus and baked apple atop a creamy mousse.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • Where to Eat: Rizzi offers upscale Mediterranean dining and a wide range of wines in a relaxed setting.
    Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
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“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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